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The Chairman, Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers and Chancellor, Federal University of Dustin Ma, Katsina State, King Dandeson Douglas Jaja has said that he will engage the Federal Government to give adequate attention to the university.
He stated that he was impressed with the level of infrastructural development at the permanent site of the university, most significantly the administrative and faculty blocks, library, Information and Technology (ICT) complex, male and female hostels and internal road networks.
This was contained in a speech he delivered at the 2nd and 3rd combined convocation ceremony of the university last Saturday, at the university’s convocation arena.
According to him, the institution is ICT driven, as many of its activities are carried out using ICT, saying that the just concluded post UTME screening and the ongoing registration of students are ICT – based.
“I know that the issue of funding universities in Nigeria is challenging, especially at this time when the allocation from the Federal Government is barely enough to meet even basic needs.
But I will continue to engage the Federal Government at every opportunity to draw attention to this university.”
The Royal Father explained that the university’s maiden convocation graduated only 110 students two years ago, but this number of graduating students has increased to over 756 in the batches, saying that the institution has made significant progress over the years.
“Last time I came here was during the maiden convocation ceremony which was held in January 2016, when only 110 students graduated with various degrees. But today, the number of graduands has increased to 356 for 2015/2016 set and over 400 for 2016/2017 set. These figures show that the university has made significant progress over the time,” he added.
The Chancellor further advised the university management to improve staff and students welfare, and pray that unions in the school should see themselves as partners in progress.
He used the forum to thank President Muhammadu Buhari for the opportunity he gave him to serve as chancellor of the university.

 

Tonye Orabere

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Nigeria to Train Electric Vehicle Technicians through NOUN-Auto Clinic Partnership

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The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has partnered with Auto Clinic Center to train electric vehicle technicians, in a bid to address unemployment and boost the country’s economy.
The partnership was announced during the virtual ceremony for the Course 2 of the certificate program in Electric Vehicle and Auto Diagnostics, held in Kaduna.
Professor Olufemi Peters, Vice Chancellor of NOUN, who was represented by Deputy Vice Chancellor, Technology Innovation and Research, Prof. Christine Ofulue, commended the innovative efforts of the Center and expressed gratitude to the partners and participants.
“This virtual flag-off of Course 2 of the Certificate in Electric Vehicles and Auto Diagnostics, facilitated by Centre for Human Resource Development (CHRD) of the university, is a collaboration between NOUN and the Auto Clinic Center, Abuja,” she said.
The registrar, National Open University of Nigeria, Mr. Oladipo Ajayi, expressed gratitude for the contributions and reiterated the significance of the program in preparing individuals for the future of e-mobility.
“We are committed to promoting skill-based education aligned with national and global needs,” he said.
The CEO of Auto Clinic Center, Nathaniel Okwesiri, emphasized the need to create professional mechanics through a combination of graduate and non-graduate training.
“We are grateful for this opportunity and we believe that this program will help to build a strong national capacity for electric vehicle repair and innovation,” he said.
Professor Shehu Usman Adamu, Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration, emphasized the importance of the Auto Clinic Training Initiative in preparing technicians for the emerging world of electric vehicles, aligning with Nigeria’s transition to cleaner and more sustainable mobility.
The keynote speaker, Prince Mustapha Mona Audu, CEO Electric Motor Vehicle Company (EMVC), highlighted the potential for Nigeria to become a leader in electric mobility, leveraging its large market and the continent’s need for sustainable transportation.
“Electric vehicles are the future, and Nigeria must be prepared to take advantage of this opportunity,” he said, announcing the donation of two electric vehicles to NOUN.
The event also announced upcoming programs in procurement management and professional child care, with the goal of fostering partnerships and addressing societal needs.
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Kenpoly  begins  2025/2026 academic session

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Management of the Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic Bori has announced fatestfor the commencement of its 2025/2026 academic session.
?A statement by the acting registrar of the school, ThankGod Anyim Abalubu said full academic activities will commence from Monday November 10, 2025.
?Accordingly, “all those who applied and have been offered provisional admissions into the various programmes of the Polytechnic in (National Diploma ND and Higher National Diploma HND) are requested to visit the Admissions and Registration Unit of the Registry as well as the Information and Communications Technology Centre (ICTC) for their Clearance and Registration, ” the statement said.
?The statement added that these category of candidates are required to complete all the processes of clearance and registration within one week as lectures will commence on Monday, 17th November, 2025.
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